The Dose

Images Salon 12th Annual Cut-A-Thon

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By Greer Wylder
September 16, 2013

Images Salon in Corona del Mar is celebrating its 12th Annual Cut-A-Thon on Sunday, Sept. 22 for Childhelp. This award-winning salon is known for its cutting edge cuts, color and innovative stylists.  Images’ stylist will be coming into work Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to raise money for abused children on their day off. All haircuts will cost only $45. 100% proceeds will go directly to Childhelp group homes in Orange County. Childhelp is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse. Book an appointment now, you’ll go home with a great haircut and help change the…

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Greer’s OC and Travelzoo, Offers and Experiences

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By Greer Wylder
September 12, 2013

We’re excited to announce that Greer’s OC and Travelzoo are now simplifying ways for you to get out and enjoy Orange County, Los Angeles and Palm Springs. Each day, you can find offers and experiences in your Daily Dose of OC and on Greer’s OC Deal section. Choose from travel, hotel stays, dinners, massage experiences, Angels games, wine tasting, sunset cruises and much more. Current specials available include a night stay reduced 40% at Newport’s only waterfront Balboa Bay Resort. You can also go to Queen’s Bakery for high tea and dessert at half off; or dine at the hip…

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The Union Market Tustin, A New Modern Marketplace

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By Greer Wylder
September 12, 2013

The District at Tustin Legacy is on a roll to bring an entire new and exciting retail experience when The Union Market Tustin, a 22,000-square-foot artisanal marketplace of independent gourmet food, fashion and lifestyle businesses opens in 2014, in the former Border’s Books & Music space. Union Market Tustin will bring a fresh, creative and local flair to The District Promenade featuring unique boutiques, specialty foods, wine bar and restaurant, and more, all under one roof. The entire vibe will look more like something you would find in New York or San Francisco, with a modern, industrial design and open-air…

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Calling all Foodies!  Save the Date for SoCal’s Newest Food Festival

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By Greer Wylder
September 11, 2013

Just when we thought we'd seen it all on the food front - think Creamistry liquid nitrogen ice cream from our Tuesday edition - we were thrilled to get the news about what we think will be SoCal's hottest new food festival: Patchwork Edible Edition, coming to SOCO in Costa Mesa October 5 and 6! Mark your calendars now for this culinary celebration that will bring together visionary chefs, food authors, bloggers, handmade culinary craft vendors and food artisans - along with the you, the foodie public, for two days of eating, learning, tasting, and food shopping events. Click here…

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Tasting Vitaly in OC

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By Greer Wylder
September 10, 2013

As the saying goes, “good things come to those who wait” and Orange County has waited forever for an authentic Italian café just like you’d find in Italy. Vitaly opened at the Camp in May, thanks to its owners, husband and wife team, Maurizio and Barbara Cocchi of Bologna, Italy. They recreated the first Italian Café in Orange County that specializes in street-food style piadina sandwiches. Vitaly also offers pasta made fresh daily, homemade Italian gelato, pastries, espressos and wine. With a piadina you can choose between three flatbreads, classic (organic local white or wheat flour, Italian olive oil and…

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